An otherwise non-descript non-conference game in mid-November included one of the more tantalizing-and enjoyable-scenes we will see all of this college basketball season.
Tag: Southern Illinois
2014-15 Missouri Valley Post-Mortem
The Missouri Valley Conference continues to claw out a spot just outside the top tier conferences in college basketball, and it did so again in 2014-15 with a noticeably improved product.
The Morning Dish – Wednesday, March 25, 2015
One of the most unsavory parts of the sport, college basketball’s free agency period is starting, as we receive news of transfers daily, sometimes in droves like it has come this week.
The Morning Dish – Thursday, January 29, 2015
While Notre Dame and Duke were putting on a terrific game, one that should confirm both as deserving top 10 teams right now, Wednesday was not a good evening for a couple ACC teams at home, and it could be a night that comes back to haunt those teams on Selection Sunday in just under 6 1/2 weeks.
2013-14 Missouri Valley Post-Mortem
As a whole, this wasn’t the best year for the Missouri Valley Conference. But one team stood out in a big way nationally.
Southern Illinois Salukis 2011-12 Preview
Southern Illinois already struggled to get out of the bottom of the Missouri Valley before losing more than 50 percent of the team’s scoring and rebounding. The 2011-12 season could be another struggle despite some optimism created by the infusion of some talented young players.
2010-11 Missouri Valley Conference Preview
It’s been a few years since the Missouri Valley has sent multiple teams to the NCAA Tournament. Is this the year that changes? The same two teams that made big runs in 2006 could be poised for another attempt at it, while plenty of others will try their best.
Notes From the 2K Sports Classic
The 2K Sports Classic to benefit Coaches vs. Cancer gave us some interesting insight. The coaches will tell you, and rightfully so, the season is a marathon not a sprint. Regardless, you want to start with a good rhythm and stride to weather the rough spots as the ‘race’ progresses.
